db.createCollection()

Reference type:Cheat sheetFormat:Syntax + example + use case

Reference group: Database and collection discovery

What it does

Explicitly creates a collection with options such as validation or capped behavior.

Syntax

db.createCollection(name, options)

Use case

Create a collection with specific settings.

db.createCollection(): practical example
db.createCollection("events", { capped: true, size: 1048576 })
💡 Explanation Explicitly creates a collection with options such as validation or capped behavior. When to use it Create a collection with specific settings.
Key Takeaways
  • Explicitly creates a collection with options such as validation or capped behavior.
  • Typical use: Create a collection with specific settings.